Duties
The duties include, but are not limited to:
- The maintenance repair of all Masonry, Electrical, and Carpentry (Flooring, Locksmithing and General Building maintenance).
- Developing patterns, laying out, cutting, forming, joining, assembling, and installing items such as intricate brick and block, cement structures, rebar, forming, electrical and electronic hardware, electronic controls, conduits; locksmith, flooring (especially solid surface welded seems) and stonework both straight and curved edges or irregular curves and planes.
- Applying common carpentry, masonry, and electrical methods, practices and techniques to complete all functions associated with the tasks assigned with little to no supervision.
- Applying skill and knowledge to ensure the continued safe maintenance of all medical center masonry, electronic controls, electrical hardware, locksmith, and carpentry at the highest level of competency.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and perform installations and alterations based upon the blueprints or design drawings at the highest level of competency.
- Applying knowledge of computers, programming, and their functions as they pertain to both the Lenel proximity card reader and the locksmith program.
- Identifying and correcting flooring defects, such as a sub-floor that is unleveled or contains rotted wood.
- Applying strong practical knowledge of woods, synthetics, builders' hardware and is familiar with metal studs and drywall construction and finishing, ceiling repair and installation of both suspended and cemented, floor tile, and furniture (assembly and repair).
- Applying full knowledge of work practices methods and processes to maintain, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of structures
- Displaying knowledge and training on proper handling and disposal of asbestos material and components.
- Displaying strong practical knowledge of woods, synthetics, builders' hardware and is familiar with metal studs and drywall construction and finishing, ceiling repair and installation of both suspended and cemented, floor tile, and furniture (assembly and repair).
- Inspect, test, and repair pumps, air compressors, and building equipment.
- Operate equipment up to 26,000-pound GVW, including 11,000 pound dumper truck.
Work Schedule: M-F 7a-330p
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD94305A
Physical Requirements: Incumbents will stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, frequently handle, lift, and carry items that weigh up to fifty pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Occasionally required to lift and carry items that weigh over fifty pounds. incumbents will engage in periods of continuous exertion while on ladders and scaffolding while constructing and repairing large or bulky items. The workday requires frequent machinery operation and foot travel as well as use of all hand and power tools.
Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside and will be exposed to a variety of adverse weather conditions such as rain and snow. It is usually dirty, dusty, greasy, wet, and sometimes requires Incumbent to make repairs or perform maintenance in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. Workers may be required to work from elevated positions or from a work basket or scissor lift. Workers may be required to work in cramped or close spaces. There is the possibility of frequent exposure to temperatures ranging from Oto 90+ degrees F. Incumbent is exposed to possibility of cuts, abrasions, strains, sprains, burns and infection as well as the possibility of broken bones. Some work may expose incumbent to toxic fumes, high pressure air, high pressure fluids, steam, and condensate. Workers will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment as dictated by work conditions, such as protective eyewear, safety shoes/ boots.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- May serve a probationary period
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- You must have a current, valid, state issued, driver's license
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the
OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
- Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Materials
- Measuring Instruments
- Technical Practices
- Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
- Other (3)
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/25/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12774787.
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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
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